SeasonMapVal d'Isère (Val d'Isere) weather in November
France
November in Val d'Isère: cold, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days.
#5 of 12 months in Val d'Isère · #527 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Val d'Isère in November
Other months in Val d'Isère
Val d'Isère's forum calls January a safe bet for snow precisely because of its altitude — regulars list it alongside Tignes and Val Thorens as one of the high-altitude resorts where cover holds up even in years when lower resorts are struggling. Mountain passes like the Col de l'Iseran typically close for winter, so the drive in goes via Albertville and Bourg-Saint-Maurice; snow chains for the car are essential regardless.
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Val d'Isère climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 4°C / 38°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 151 mm / 6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 96 cm / 37.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Val d'Isère in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsSki season, All Saints (autumn) holidays in France(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Val d'Isère's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherVal d'Isère's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Val d'Isère in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Col de l'Iseran opens
10 Jun – 2 Nov · usuallyTrail seasonThe highest paved pass in the Alps clears some time in June, 12 June in 2026, and shuts again on the first Monday of November. It is the road to the Maurienne and the reason cyclists come. Source ↗
- Season
Ski season
28 Nov – 2 MayCrowdedOne of the longest seasons in the Alps: the lifts turn from the end of November to the start of May, with the height to back it up. Late April here is still skiing rather than slush. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 96 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Val d'Isère — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Val d'Isère in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Val d'Isère?
- November in Val d'Isère: cold, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Val d'Isère on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Val d'Isère in November?
- In November, Val d'Isère averages a daily high of 3.5°C and a low of -3.5°C, with about 151.3 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Val d'Isère in November?
- Val d'Isère has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in November.
- Does it snow in Val d'Isère in November?
- Val d'Isère sees roughly 96 cm of snowfall in November.
Other months in Val d'Isère
Compare Val d'Isère in November
Warmer or cooler than Val d'Isère in November
Similar destinations in Western Europe — November
Within 300 km: Turin's White truffle and new wine around 5 Oct – 5 Dec, and Annecy's Christmas village on 26 Nov – 3 Jan.